Read article 'Russia’s particle-physics powerhouse'
Russia’s particle-physics powerhouse
The Institute for Nuclear Research in Moscow celebrates its 50th anniversary.
Read article 'Russia’s particle-physics powerhouse'
Read article 'The Mirror Trap'
The Mirror Trap
Simon Watt's performance gives the audience a chance to experiment with the psychology of self-identity and explore the interpretations of quantum mechanics, writes our reviewer.
Read article 'To Russia with love'
To Russia with love
Frank Close's new book on nuclear spy Klaus Fuchs offers a poignant insight into a formative time for the field, writes our reviewer.
Read article 'A unique period for computing, but will it last?'
A unique period for computing, but will it last?
The computing demands expected this decade puts HEP in a similar position to 1995 when the field moved to PCs, argues Sverre Jarp.
Read article 'How to find a Higgs boson'
How to find a Higgs boson
Ivo van Vulpen’s popular book isn’t an airy pamphlet cashing in on the 2012 discovery, but a realistic representation of what it’s like to be a particle physicist.
Read article 'Particles mean prizes'
Particles mean prizes
Just five research areas account for more than half of Nobel prizes.
Read article 'New Perspectives on Einstein’s E = mc2'
New Perspectives on Einstein’s E = mc2
Young Suh Kim and Marilyn Noz’s book may struggle to find its audience, says Nikolaos Rompotis.
Read article 'The Human Condition: Reality, Science and History'
The Human Condition: Reality, Science and History
Renowned accelerator physicist Gregory Loew has written an insightful book of truly ambitious scope, writes our reviewer.
Read article 'Fiction, in theory'
Fiction, in theory
French actor Irène Jacob's novel is an intimate portrait of life as the daughter of a renowned theoretical physicist, writes James Gillies.
Read article 'Ascent commemorates cosmic-ray pioneers'
Ascent commemorates cosmic-ray pioneers
Particle physicists brought cosmic-ray science to the heart of the Château-d’Oex International Balloon Festival.
